Chapter 958: Better Not Regret It

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Are you looking to mess up the deal?

Wu Randong stood dumbly under Zhuo Fans scrutiny, Feel like sharing why? Given enough reason, I may be inclined to let this deal fall through like you want.

[What?]

Wu Randong gave Zhuo Fan an incredulous look, Arent you after the commercial line? If the deal is off, how are you going to use it?

You dont have to worry about that. Thats the kind of guy I am, casual, ha-ha-ha

Zhuo Fans eyes shone, using his guile to sway him, Second young master, Im more than sure of your position in the company. Youre an eyesore to your own family, unable to do even the most menial tasks, just like a dead weight.

Why you

Before you deny, know that Im right.

Zhuo Fan continued, You cant strike deals, you cant break them, youre weak, and you cant change my mind. The trade between me and your father and brother wont be influenced by you. And if you had it in you, youd have gotten them to break it off already instead of looking to take it out on me. In other words, Im the only person that can help you. And all I want is to hear your story. Or is it that there isnt one, with second young master wanting to make a scene out of anger? Are you that much of a child? Of course your dad wont care about you!

Wu Randongs lip shook, staring at Zhuo Fan, and finally sighing, Fine, you wanted my reasons, here they are. I hate the company. I dont want it to grow any bigger, I want to destroy it!

Why? Youre the second young master and only have to gain from its development.

Zhuo Fan found a nice ol chunk of rock to sit on and look at his furious face, Id get it if it came from the guards, being annoyed by their boss and having a hard time. Yet a successor like you, instead of vying with Wu Ranze for the lead, you want to run the family business into the ground, with everyone losing. I gotta say, youre a true prodigal son to want to destroy your family. Or is it envy from seeing your brother taking the power? Spite makes more sense in this case. Some people would rather destroy what they cant have. Ive seen plenty of those to last a lifetime

Youre the spiteful one! Im a man of virtue and it wont matter even if I have no real power. How could I just l.u.s.t for power?

Why then

Theyre all dead inside!

Wu Randong squinted and gnashed his teeth, You went into the company and youve seen bowing and sc.r.a.ping, right?

Zhuo Fan paused and nodded, Its not all bad, bowing to

Thats what you think!

Wu Randong glared and roared, Serene Sh.o.r.es Trading are always respectful to all clients. Thats how it spread throughout the lands. It used to be my pride as well, thinking being kind is what makes you strike big deals, respecting the other party to achieve your goal. But then I found that this nice att.i.tude has made us weak. Not fighting back or never talking against any dissent aside, they still have a smile on their faces even after the other took a life. This is a disgrace.

A business is a negotiation. You respect me and I respect you, but if you dont why the h.e.l.l should I respect you? Weve grown big enough already and dont need to sc.r.a.pe for deals like beginners

Naive!

Zhuo Fan chuckled in disdain, Thats why your dad gives you the cold shoulder, since youll get into trouble at some point. Because of your virtue, you dont compromise, clueless that youre still in the palm of the strong. One wrong move and your family is finished!

Wu Randong cried out, Youre also saying that?

Of course, since business and politics never match.

Zhuo Fan waved his hand, his eyes s.h.i.+ning, Second young master, was the other party someone important to end up with a fatality?

Wu Randong nodded heavily, Three years ago, because the friend I grew up with found out Baili Jingyu took his sister, he barged into his manor to save her, yet they both died. I wanted to take some men and turn his home upside down, but brother told on me to father and had me confined home for ten years, afraid that Ill offend that b.a.s.t.a.r.d. I realized then that our company has grown weak!

The company used to mock Baili Jingyus incompetence, with Goldbough Citys entire power belonging to us, but thats when I knew that we were mocking ourselves. A useless fool is able to kill the guard of the merchant company that trades in all the lands without so much as a slap on the wrist. What will happen when a true city lord comes along? The bright and strong company on the surface is shaking from within.

Ha-ha, maybe not.

Zhuo Fan chuckled, The Serene Sh.o.r.es Trading only came along as a tool to connect the five lands by the five leaders.h.i.+ps. But if a tool goes bad, you change it. You cant get too confident in yourself. While your father and brother are indeed a bit too cautious. Regarding that incident three years ago, it didnt matter if it was anyone else, but since it was Baili Jingwei that came to power, he knows what matters are crucial and where to draw the line. Did you think itd change anything if you ruined his manor? Youre a tool that still needs using and Baili Jingwei wont throw it away.

While on the contrary, if you had handed the boy personally to Baili Jingyu, then praise him of his qualities, showing your stance and being suave, the Prime Minister might be even willing to pay back in kind. The Baili clan has plenty of people and can do away with a dead weight, ha-ha-ha

Wu Randong gave him a long look and his face grew solemn.

[Right! We couldve asked Baili Jingwei for help! But thinking theyre all Baili, maybe theyd cast out one of their own, since their relations.h.i.+p is strained]

All things hang in the balance. Being headstrong tips it.

Zhuo Fan had a vague smile as he muttered, Serene Sh.o.r.es Tradings pursuit for money made it lack in many areas, making it weak despite its tough front. As for the second young master, hes too rash and impulsive. Its only a matter of time before he invites disaster. However, with me in control, therell be no problems. Also, unlike his other kin, Wu Randong is pa.s.sionate and far easier to mold for my use. Hell make a good lackey

What did you say?

Wu Randong was stunned at his prattling.

Zhuo Fan gave his most evil smile, Second young master, I know why you hate the company. Deep love breeds deeper hatred. You hate its weakness, being unable to protect yours and losing your dignity as merchants. Its one thing when youre powerless and a whole nother when youre not. The humiliation is unbearable, right?

Wu Randong sighed and nodded.

Great, I got the picture. Now let me ask you this, how will you handle the company if you were to lead it? Will you be a loose cannon like before?

Me?

Wu Randong flinched, shaking his head, No way, dad decided three years ago that brother will be following him. How

Zhuo Fan smirked, Nothings absolute. Im just asking if youll be the same if youd be leading.

Wu Randongs heart shook.

He never stopped to think of things like that, because he knew how he was, too reckless, unlike his able brother.

You hate how weak the company became, but arent you even weaker?

Zhuo Fan bewitched him, Real strength comes from supreme power. If you want to change the company, you must first wield it. Im here to make it happen but you dont want to. Whatever happens to your company you dont like, youll have no one to blame but yourself. You dont want to be strong, so stop showing dislike for the cowardly company. All of you are the same!

Wu Randong shuddered and grimaced. Then his eyes shone with conviction, Whenever did I say I wont take it? If dad gives me the power, I will make the company be born anew!

Thats the right att.i.tude! The strong dont whine, but think of how to step on the weak! Even if they arent weak, youll make them feel weak. Furthermore, the strong dont make excuses for their failures because of others faults!

Zhuo Fan gace a creepy chuckle, Better not regret it later, second young master

[Regret?]

Wu Randong had a really bad feeling looking at his strange smile.

All that he could tell was that he had struck a deal with the devil